Audi A6 2005 vs SAAB 9-5 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
|
Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 75 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 130 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
|
The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 1170 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
|
Audi A6 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Phaeton | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. SAAB 9-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 2005 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Audi A6 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
|
Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 9 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 416 litres | |
|
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 149 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`455 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi A6 has
|
SAAB 9-5 has
| |